Fall Internships, The Office of the Attorney General in Georgia – Atlanta, GA

The Office of the Attorney General in Georgia has announced its hiring of two full-time, non-legal internships for the fall semester. The internships are non-paid and available in the Communications and Legal Affairs offices. Third year and above undergraduate and graduate students are eligible to apply.

Prerequisites: Third year level student or higher in a baccalaureate program; or graduate studies

The ideal candidate will:

Demonstrate excellent writing and verbal communication skills

Be able to organize large amounts of information, with high attention to detail

Be positive and responsive, and show a high level of professionalism

Dress appropriately for a business atmosphere

Be trustworthy and capable of handling sensitive information

Duties and Responsibilities: Attorney General Chris Carr believes that communication is key in successfully fulfilling the duties of this office. In this role, you will serve as an ambassador for the Office of the Attorney General, and you will, at times, have an opportunity to interact with General Carr. We are looking for a hard-working, dedicated individual who is not afraid to bring thought-provoking ideas to the table for discussion. The primary purpose of the externship is to support the Office of the Attorney General’s Communications Director. Potential tasks associated with this include, but are not limited to the following:

Conduct research for talking points

Prepare first drafts of talking points

Prepare first drafts of press releases

Conduct research for opinion editorials

Organize and take photos at public events

Assist in coordinating media requests

Generate and monitor content for the office’s digital platforms

Create graphics to be used on digital platforms

Assist in coordinating the implementation of staff-wide communication strategies

Prepare daily news clips

If interested in applying, please complete and submit via email the following:

Prerequisites: Third year level student or higher in a baccalaureate program; or graduate studies

The ideal candidate will:

Demonstrate excellent writing and verbal communication skills

Be able to organize large amounts of information, with high attention to detail

Be positive and responsive, and show a high level of professionalism

Dress appropriately for a business atmosphere

Be trustworthy and capable of handling sensitive information

Duties and Responsibilities: The primary purpose of the externship is to support the Office of the Attorney General’s Legislative Affairs and Policy agenda. Potential tasks associated with this include, but are not limited to the following:

Monitoring and tracking all movement and conversation about legislation relevant to the Office of the Attorney General

Work independently and prepare information for the rest of the Legislative Affairs and Policy team

Assist in correspondence with state legislators in terms of writing and keeping our internal database updated

Researching best practices and recommending policy initiatives to AG staff

Preparing memos and other documents outlining public policy issues in Georgia

Identifying and understanding legislative initiatives in other states and their effects

Communicating and collaborating with other state agencies regarding current and ongoing public policy initiatives

Staying current and up to date on state and local matters impacts Georgia’s citizens

If interested in applying, please complete and submit via email the following: